First-Leg Champions League

No Ronaldo No Goal in a Lively First-Leg Champions League Semifinal Between City & Real

 April 27, 2016   R K Gupta

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With his thigh muscles tightly knotted, Real Madrid star striker Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t even have the option of sitting on the benches. He watched the game like others from the sidelines with a pair of headphones tucked into his ears. Ronaldo’s replacement, Lucas Vázquez looked ineffective for most part. The Portuguese superstar came out briefly […]

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Gurpreet Singh becomes the first Indian ever to captain a European team

 April 26, 2016   Vishal Pandey

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Gurpreet Singh Sandhu created history today as he become the first Indian footballer to captain an European side. Gurpreet who plays as a goalkeeper for Norwegian Tippeligaen club Stabæk, Captained the team to a victory in the yesterday match. Gurpreet who was the first ever Indian to play a competitive match for the first team of […]

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ISL and I-League

Does the merger of ISL and I-League bode well for the country?

 April 21, 2016   Abhishek Das

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The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is all set to revamp the country’s footballing structure, by merging both I-league and Indian Super League (ISL) by 2018. However, the governing body is not terming the association a merger as it is looking to change several nuances within its administrative hierarchy as well. AIFF General Secretary Kushal […]

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Barca need to focus all attention on the remaining games

 April 17, 2016   Abhishek Das

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Barcelona may remain in the driving seat to retain their La Liga title and can still complete a domestic double with victory in the Copa del Rey, but there can be no denying that all is not right at the Nou Camp. Just under a month ago, on March 16, Luis Enrique’s side sealed their […]

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UEFA Champions League SemiFinals Draw

 April 16, 2016   Vishal Pandey

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The stage is set for the semifinal of the world biggest club Tournament the UEFA Champions league. The UEFA Champions League Semifinals draw was  held today at  Nyon, Switzerland. With last year winners Barcelona eliminated there is definitely going to be a new champion at the end of the season. The 4 teams who have qualified for […]

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PSG Barca & Benefica Vanquished But a Rocking Ronaldo Lifts Madrid into UCL Semifinals

 April 15, 2016   R K Gupta

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In a draw scheduled for April 15 at Nyon, it will be known as to who plays whom in the two-legged semifinals of the UEFA Champions League this year, even as the second-leg quarterfinals on April 12 & 13 decided the four teams. The most thrilling quarterfinal game on April 12 was played at Santiago […]

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5 Talking Points from the Barclays Premier League

 April 12, 2016   Abhishek Das

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5) Martínez may need another FA Cup win to save himself – Roberto Martínez was his usual diplomatic self after Saturday’s draw at Watford, but the banners unfurled in the away end must have hurt a little. ‘Baines is one of us’ and ‘Martínez Out’ were held aloft before an even game, indicating exactly where […]

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Talking Points from European football

Talking Points from European football

 April 9, 2016   Abhishek Das

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Another exciting football week in Europe end up with unexpected results were Real Madrid trashed by Wolfburg & great player Zlatan missed penalty. Here we have talking point of European football. 5) Klopp gets the better of his former team – A first half goal from Divock Origi was enough to secure a 1-1 draw away […]

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UEFA Champions League QF : Real Madrid Mauled by a Mesmerizing Wolfsburg

 April 8, 2016   R K Gupta

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Except first-time quarter finalists Wolfsburg, no other team in UEFA Champions League’s first-leg QF could create a victory margin of more than one goal against their rivals. Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona had one-goal margin home wins, while Paris Saint-Germain drew 2-2 with Manchester City. Going into second-leg games next week, the slender margins afford better chances […]

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El Clasico

Talking points from the El Clasico

 April 3, 2016   Abhishek Das

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The Greatest rivalry match in the History of Football Barcelona vs Real Madrid end up with final score Barcelona 1 Real Madrid 2. Here we have talking points from El Clasico. 5) Cristiano Ronaldo knows how and when to shut up his critics – After being criticised for his below-par performances against big teams this season, […]

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